Window construction



Sept. 6, 1932. WYCKQFF 1,876,125

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed March 19, 1930 INVENTOR.

Patented Sept. 6, 1932 RALPH "WYCKOFF, or sen JOSE, CALIFORNIA I WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Application filedMarch 19,1930. Serial No. 4.37,03"1.

This invention relates to a window con-' struction.

It is the primary object of the invention to provide a window Construction wherein the 5 sash may be opened or closed by an operating mechanism, which latter is actuated by remote control means, so as to allow the turning of the sash without necessitating the raising of screens or the like usually mounted in the Window opening.

Particularly it is the object of the invention to adapt a metal sash for connection to a window opening and closing mechanism, the latter being operable from the interior of the 1 compartment-in which the window is dis posed; this adaptation being accomplished by the provision of an extension sash bar extending below the bottom sash member. to overlap and be connected to the sash operating mechanism.

Other objects and advantages are to provide a window construction that Will be superior in point of simplicity, inexpensiveness of construction, positiveness of operation, and facility and convenience in use and general efficiency.

In this specification and the annexed drawing, the invention is illustrated in the form considered to be the best, but it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to such form, because it may be embodied in other forms; and it is also to be understood'that in and by the claims following the description, it is desired to cover the invention in whatsoever form it may be embodied. I

The invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing wherein,

Fig. 1 is a sectional View of the lower part of my window structure, the section being taken on the line 11 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 is a sectional plane view of the window.

Fig. 3 is a sectional plane view of the operator and its mountin on the -jamb.

Fig. 4 is a front view of the window; and

Fig. 5 is a front view of the window, showing the downwardly extended ambs.

The invention is. particularly constructed for use in connection with metal, or steel window frames.

tension bar 18 by means of a lever arm 22 It is necessary that suchwindow frames present a substantially smooth finished outer surface, yet be connected to a suitable window opening mechanism. Screens are commonly used on the inside of the window openings, and it is desirable that metal Windows be so constructed 'as'to' permit the same to be opened or closed-at pleasure by an operating mechanism withoutnecessitating the raising of said screens. v v

. In carrying out my invention I make use of a metal window frame 6 mounted in the usual manner in a'window opening 7 of a Wall 8. The jambs 9 of the frame 6 are extended below the lower, horizontal frame member 11 so; as to form the opposite ends of a recess 7 below the said member 11. Adjacent an end of the said recess a pocket 12 is formed be- .loW the stool 13 of the window opening to accommodate a suitable operator mechanism 14 therein.

A metal casement sash 16is hinged at a vertical edge thereof to oneyofi the jambs '9 to open and close around saidflvertical edge.

It is to be noted that each'side of the frame 6 is of angle iron or steel of a section resembling the letter L; and each side of the sash 16 is of a cross section of an angle iron with an -outwardly extending flange 17 on the. outer edge thereof,so as to effect a double seal of the window frame, by reason of the abutment of the inner and outer flanges of the sash members to the respective flanges and edges of' the frame members.

In order to allow the connection of the operator 1 1 to the sash 6, without altering :sion sash bar 18 is integral with the flange "17, and extends downwardly in continua-v tion thereof. The bar 18 overlaps the recess below the frame member 11 so as to cover the same. It 1s to be noted that the said recess extendsdown to the top of the sill 21, and

therefore the bar 18 also extends to the top of the sill.

The mechanism 1 1 is connected to the'exslidable in a vertical yoke 23, which latter is fixed on the inner face of the bar 18.

There are various types of operators in use at present and either one of them may be used in connection with the above described metal window construction. In the present illustration the arm 22 is pivoted in a stationary box 24, and has at its pivoted end a peripherally notched disc 26 to engage with frame.

aworm 27 on a rod 28 journaled in the box 24 at right angles to the arm 22. The box 24 may be either secured into the pocket 12 directly, or it may be secured by means of screws 29 to the downwardly extended portion of the hinge-carrying jamb 9. In the latter instance a true adjustment is more readi-ly achieved, and the frame and the sash and the operator may be sold as an assembled, adjusted unit. The free end of the rod '28 extends beyond the Wall of the box 24 and is provided with a socket of annular cross section therein, into which fits the end of a crank 31 extending thru the wall or thru the stool 13 of the window opening into the interior of the compartment or room.

The sash '16 can be opened or closed by the rotation of the crank 31, which in turn actuates the operator 1% to swing the arm 22 outwardly or inwardly. The arm 22 exerts a pressure on the extension sash bar 18 to turn the sash 16 around its hinges in the desired direction. Thus the window may be opened or closed without necessitating the removal of. the screen usually disposed above the stool 1 3. It is tobe noted that the sash complete.- ly seals the frame and the operator does not interfere with the usual construction of'metal window fitting. The operator and the coacting operating elements of the metal win clew sash and metal frame are disposed entirelybelow the lower horizontal frame mcmber 11. The appearance of such metal: win.-

dows is attractive, the operator: is usually concealed in the recess, and the unused part of the recess below the Window frame. may be filled solid.

It will be recognized that a particularly simple-construction is provided, whereby the use of operators in connection with metal Windows is greatly facilitated. Metal windows of this construction may be sold as a window isreadily closedor opened and when the window is properly closed, it'isalsosecurely locked, thereby eliminating all fasted ings and catches I of every variety now in common use in connection with the ordinary steel sash casement windows.

Having thus described this invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. Operating means for a casement sash comprising a fixed sill member having a recess formed below an outside portion thereof, an extension on the sash extended to below the level of the sil member and over said recess to cover the latt r, an operating element on the inside face of the said extension facing said recess, means in the recess to swingabiy support said element, and actuatmeans extended under the sill member and throughthe wall connected to said element to turn the said element to open and close the window.-

2. The combination with a metallic casement frame of substantially Z. shaped cross section, an outwardly opening window having a metallic sash of similar section; of operating means for opening and closing the sash con'iprisin-g a receptacle formed below the un derside of the frai'ne, an extension on the sash extended dewi-iwardl'y to cover said receptacle on the outside, an operating element on the inside face of said extension, means in said receptacle to swingably support said element, means connected to said element to swing the same into and out of said receptacle thereby to swing the sash respectively into open and closed positions, and control means whereby said swinging means is actuated at will.

3. Operating means for a casement sash comprising a sill member secured in a Well, said member having arecess formed at its underside in said wall, an extension on the sash extended over the said recess to cover the'same, an operating bar alongside the face of said extension adjacent said recess, means to slidably connectsaid bar to the said extension, means to pivota lly support anactuating mechanism in the recess adapted to turn said bar around its pivot, thereby to open and close the said sash, and control means extended through the wall", whereby said actuating means is manipulated.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand at San Jose, California, this 20th day of February 1930. j

RALPH VJYCKOFF. 

